When I heard ESPN announced its Monday Night Football announce team as Joe Theismann, Mike Tirico and Tony Kornheiser, I was overjoyed.

Kornheiser's national radio show was three hours of joy to my ears, even when he didn't know what he was talking about. The big issues will be how well Mr. Tony deals with the travel (he strongly dislikes flying) and his ability to stay awake (he's usually in bed by 10).

I fully expect him to show up in the booth for the first broadcast, dressed in pajamas, pillow in hand, and announce, "Why is this game on so late? Why can't they start the games earlier if they want me to do this? Just wake me up when it's time to go home."

But if he can stay awake, it should be interesting....